Kubota KX080-3 8 Tonne Excavator Hire
Commercial Kubota KX080-3 Dry Hire Services Across Perth
Bring maximum civil digging power and excellent tight-access capability to heavy infrastructure sites.
- Tight Tail Swing: Substantially reduces counterweight protrusion for active roadside worksites.
- Massive Breakout Force: High-output hydraulic pump delivers superior bucket digging power.
- Advanced Enclosed Cabin: Fully air-conditioned operator environment with low noise levels.
Description
The Kubota KX080-3 is a dominant, tight tail swing 8-tonne midi excavator engineered to anchor large civil subdivisions, extensive utility corridor works, and bulk earthmoving operations. Driven by a high-capacity 65.0 HP Kubota direct-injection engine, this heavy-duty machine combines massive hydraulic breakout forces with a tight swing radius that keeps counterweight overhang minimal. It serves as a highly valued production unit in our parent excavator hire near me category, featuring a fully enclosed climate-controlled cab and heavy steel frames built for durability.
To maximise site performance on complex infrastructure setups, the Kubota KX080-3 supports a vast range of heavy-duty attachment hire tools. It operates large-diameter earth augers, heavy hydraulic rock breakers, mechanical sorting grabs, and structural compaction wheels efficiently. If your current layout requires a more compact machine footprint or a larger civil platform, you can also view the adjacent Kubota U55 5.5T Excavator or the larger Yanmar SV100-2B 10T Excavator.
Specification
| Feature | Specification |
| Operating Weight | 8200kg |
| Length | 6450mm |
| Width | 2200mm |
| Height | 2540mm |
| Max Digging Depth | 4600mm |
| Max Dumping Height | 5250mm |
| Rated Lifting Capacity | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
| Travel Speed (Low/High) | 2.7 / 4.9 km/h |
| Engine Power | 65.0 HP |
| Quick Hitch Pin Size | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
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Miniquip operates its own dedicated fleet of tilt-tray trucks and heavy transport trailers, ensuring your hire equipment arrives on site safely, on time, and ready to work. Operating directly out of our central facility at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale, we provide comprehensive transport logistics across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia.
- Flexible Delivery Windows: To fit around your site schedule, we offer early morning drop-offs before site start times as well as late afternoon deliveries so your machinery is staged and ready for the next day.
- Rapid Metro Mobilisation: With our in-house transport fleet, we frequently accommodate same-day delivery requests across the Perth metro area.
- Depot Self-Collection: Prefer to haul it yourself? Self-collection is available directly from our Forrestdale yard during operating hours. Ensure your vehicle or trailer meets the required towing and payload capacities for the machine.
When you dry hire from Miniquip, you get complete backing from an experienced Western Australian team with over 35 years in compact earthmoving. Every machine in our modern fleet undergoes rigorous mechanical checks, hydraulic testing, and thorough cleaning in our Forrestdale workshop before dispatch.
- Direct Office Line: Call 1300 222 558 (or (08) 9434 9800) to speak directly with our Perth hire team.
- Technical & Operational Guidance: Need advice on machine operation, flow controls, or attachment matching? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to guide your operators.
- On-Site Field Service: In the unlikely event of an operational issue, our mobile field service technicians are equipped to respond rapidly to minimise downtime on your project.
- General Enquiries: Email project details or hire requests to [email protected] for quick turnaround quotes.
1. How quickly can I get equipment delivered to my job site?
We manage our own dedicated transport fleet, allowing us to offer flexible, fast turnaround times. In many cases across metropolitan Perth, we can arrange same-day delivery. We also schedule early morning drop-offs so your crew can hit the ground running at first light. Contact our team on 1300 222 558 to confirm immediate machinery availability.
2. Why should I choose dry hire over wet hire for my project?
Dry hire gives you total control over your project timeline, site safety, and budget. You operate the machinery using your own qualified team without paying high hourly rates for outsourced operators. Miniquip specialises exclusively in dry hire, providing late-model, workshop-tested equipment on flexible daily, weekly, or long-term rates.
3. What happens if I need to extend my hire period or return early?
We understand civil and construction project timelines change due to weather or scope shifts. Extending your hire is as simple as calling or emailing our team before your scheduled completion date. If your project finishes early, simply contact us to arrange prompt site pickup or yard return.
4. How do I book machinery, and what information do I need to provide?
Booking is straightforward. You can request a quote online or speak directly with our Perth booking team on 1300 222 558. All we need is your site location, preferred delivery date and time, expected hire duration, and machinery requirements. We will provide an itemised, competitive quote with no hidden extras.
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Why Choose an 8 Tonne Midi Excavator from Miniquip
Opting for an 8 tonne midi excavator hire is the perfect earthmoving choice for heavy civil works where standard 14-tonne excavators are restricted due to transport width or overhead clearance limitations. The core advantage of this 8t size class is its tight tail swing design, allowing operators to work safely near traffic barriers and boundary fences while maintaining the lifting stability of a conventional 8-tonne platform. The sophisticated auto-idle engine system also reduces fuel consumption dramatically, optimising running costs during cyclic loading operations.
Why Choose the Kubota KX080-3 for Your Perth Project?
Securing your equipment from Miniquip Hire delivers top-tier maintenance standards and absolute reliability on site. We focus strictly on dry hire equipment options, providing your project managers with complete control over site timelines without wet hire labour complications. Our young fleet features a low average asset age of 2.5 years, with every unit meticulously checked at our in-house service centre. Choose self-collection from our Forrestdale facility or rely on our transport fleet for timely site mobilisation across Perth.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Contact the team at Miniquip today to secure the Kubota KX080-3 for your next project. Call our Forrestdale facility on 1300 222 558 or request a quote online to ensure your site requirements are met with precision and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Midi excavator rental rates are customised based on the duration of your contract, offering scaled discounts for daily, weekly, or extended monthly periods. For a competitive, clear dry hire quote tailored specifically to your project timeline, call our Forrestdale yard at 1300 222 558 or complete a form via our online contact us page.
Miniquip runs our own dedicated delivery fleet of commercial low-loaders directly out of our main yard at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale. We provide dependable, rapid transport for this 8 tonne size class directly to commercial, civil, and infrastructure jobsites all throughout the Perth metro area and regional WA.
The Kubota KX080-3 delivers a maximum vertical digging depth of 4,600mm and a dump height of 5,250mm, making this 8 tonne size machine highly effective for loading high-sided tipper trucks and cutting deep sewer mains.
This 8 tonne size model has an overall track width of 2,200mm and a transport length of 6,450mm. It requires a wide, clear access road and solid ground access to safely enter heavy earthmoving layouts.
No formal national high-risk licence is legally required to operate an 8-tonne excavator on commercial sites. However, civil principal contractors usually require verified proof of operator competency. Miniquip conducts an exhaustive technical handover upon site delivery to support safe machine operation.
Why Hire From Miniquip
Reliable Machinery
Competitive Rates
200+ Assets Ready
